Molecular Breeding

Article	Citations
Novel methods for genetic transformation of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) without tissue culture via Agrobacterium rhizogenes	90
Chromosome karyotype and stability of new synthetic hexaploid wheat	46
Introgression of the RppQ gene from field corn improves southern rust resistance in sweet corn	40
Changyou 801, a variety bred for high-oleic-acid rapeseed	31
Utilization of the Dasypyrum genus for genetic improvement of wheat	29
Both overlapping and independent loci underlie seed number per pod and seed weight in Brassica napus by comparative quantitative trait loci analysis	29
Identification and characterization of resistance quantitative trait loci against bacterial wilt caused by the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex in potato	27
Bread wheat with enhanced grain carotenoid content: a novel option for wheat biofortification	27
Selection of favorable alleles of genes controlling flowering and senescence improves malt barley quality	20
Integrating genome-wide association studies with selective sweep reveals genetic loci associated with tolerance to low phosphate availability in Brassica napus	18
Male sterility and hybrid breeding in soybean	18
A tetraploid-dominated cytochimera developed from a natural bud mutant of the nonapomictic mandarin variety ‘Orah’	17
Abnormal transition from meiosis I to meiosis II induces male sterility in a seedless artificial hybrid of citrus	15
Cytological and genetic effects of rye chromosomes 1RS and 3R on the wheat-breeding founder parent Chuanmai 42 from southwestern China	15
Identification and validation of a QTL for spikelet number on chromosome arm 6BL of common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	15
Fine mapping of the panicle length QTL qPL5 in rice	14
Genome wide association study and transcriptome analysis identify candidate genes regulating wheat coleoptile length	14
QTL detection for grain shape and fine mapping of two novel locus qGL4 and qGL6 in rice	13
Accumulation of mutations in the AP2 homoeologs causes suppression of anther extrusion with altered spike and culm development in hexaploid wheat	13
Improving cabbage resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum via crosses with Brassica incana	13
A genome-wide association study of panicle blast resistance to Magnaporthe oryzae in rice	13
Validation of SNP markers for selection of semi-dwarf and peduncle extrusion in barley	12
Progress in the study of functional genes related to direct seeding of rice	12
Combined QTL mapping and RNA-Seq pro-filing reveal candidate genes related to low-temperature tolerance in maize	12
Genomic selection for crop improvement in fruits and vegetables: a systematic scoping review	12

Mapping of dwarfing gene and identification of mutant allele on plant height in wheat	12
Zheyouza 59, a rapeseed variety with superior resistance and excellent yield	12
Genome-wide association study for biomass accumulation traits in soybean	12
Rapid breeding of an early maturing, high-quality, and high-y.ielding rice cultivar using marker‑assisted selection coupled with optimized anther culture	12
Sequencing and de novo assembly of the Koshihikari genome and identification of the genomic region related to the eating quality of cooked rice	11
Fine-mapping and candidate gene analysis of a major locus controlling leaf thickness in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	11
Enhancement of root sulfur metabolic pathway by overexpression of OAS-TL3 to increase total soybean seed protein content	11
FLOURY ENDOSPERM19 encoding a class I glutamine amidotransferase affects grain quality in rice	11
Maize transformation: history, progress, and perspectives	11
A DNA test for high incidence of soft scald and soggy breakdown postharvest disorders in Malus domestica Borkh	11
Using the dominant mutation gene Ae1-5180 (amylose extender) to develop high-amylose maize	10
Regional association and transcriptome analysis revealed candidate genes controlling plant height in Brassica napus	10
Identification of superior parents with high fiber quality using molecular markers and phenotypes based on a core collection of upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)	10
Genotypic variation of tocopherol content in a representative genetic population and genome-wide association study on tocopherol in rapeseed (Brassica napus)	10
Creation and gene expression analysis of a giant embryo rice mutant with high GABA content	10
OsSRK1, a lectin receptor-like kinase, controls plant height by mediating internode elongation in Oryza sativa L	10
QTL mapping of yield-related traits in sesame	10
Pyramiding wheat pre-harvest sprouting resistance genes in triticale breeding	10
Characterization of qPL5: a novel quantitative trait locus (QTL) that controls panicle length in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	9
Development and evaluation of the utility of GenoBaits Peanut 40K for a peanut MAGIC population	9
Genotype selection identified elite lines through quantitative trait loci mapping of agronomically important traits in wheat	9
OsMYB3 is a R2R3-MYB gene responsible for anthocyanin biosynthesis in black rice	9
PbrCSP1, a pollen tube–specific cold shock domain protein, is essential for the growth and cold resistance of pear pollen tubes	9
Genetic dissection of seed yield and yield-related traits in Brassica napus grown with contrasting nitrogen supplies	9
Speed breeding advancements in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.): a simplified and efficient approach for accelerating breeding programs	9
Genomic selection in tropical perennial crops and plantation trees: a review	8
Molecular mapping of two novel cold resistance genes in common wheat by 660K SNP array	8
WheatQTLdb V2.0: a supplement to the database for wheat QTL	8
Quantitative trait loci for resistance to black point caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana in bread wheat	8
Genome-wide association studies of leaf angle in maize	8
Characterization and mapping of a downy mildew resistance gene, Pl36, in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)	8
A bHLH transcription factor from Chenopodium glaucum confers drought tolerance to transgenic maize by positive regulation of morphological and physiological performances and stress-responsive genes’ e	8
An insertion mutation located on putative enhancer regions of the MYB26-like gene induces inhibition of anther dehiscence resulting in novel genic male sterility in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)	8
Exploration of quality variation and stability of hybrid rice under multi-environments	8
Pyramiding of genes for grain protein content, grain quality, and rust resistance in eleven Indian bread wheat cultivars: a multi-institutional effort	8
Genome-wide association study of grain hardness and novel Puroindoline alleles in common wheat	8
Genome-wide association analysis of kernel nutritional quality in two natural maize populations	8
Genetic mapping and functional genomics of soybean seed protein	7
Pinpointing Rcs3 for frogeye leaf spot resistance and tracing its origin in soybean breeding	7
OsAAP8 mutation leads to significant improvement in the nutritional quality and appearance of rice grains	7
Predominant wheat-alien chromosome translocations in newly developed wheat of China	7
Prolongation of seed viability and grain quality in rice by editing OsLOX1 using CRISPR/Cas9	7
Transcriptome mapping related genes encoding PR1 protein involved in necrotic symptoms to soybean mosaic virus infection	7
Genetic loci and causal genes for seed fatty acids accumulation across multiple environments and genetic backgrounds in soybean	7
Identification of qGL4.1 and qGL4.2, two closely linked QTL controlling grain length in rice	7
Analysis of morphological traits and regulatory mechanism of a semi-dwarf, albino, and blue grain wheat line	7
Development and application of Key Allele-Specific PCR (KASP) molecular markers for assessing apple fruit crispness	7
Genomic selection in a kiwiberry breeding programme: integrating intra- and inter-specific crossing	7
Evaluating genomic selection and speed breeding for Fusarium head blight resistance in wheat using stochastic simulations	7
Development of introgression lines and mapping of qGW2, a novel QTL that confers grain width, in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	6

Genetic mechanisms determining grain number distribution along the spike and their effect on yield components in wheat	6
Wild species rice OsCERK1DY-mediated arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis boosts yield and nutrient use efficiency in rice breeding	6
The role of Exo70s in plant defense against pathogens and insect pests and their application for crop breeding	6
An omics strategy increasingly improves the discovery of genetic loci and genes for seed-coat color formation in soybean	6
Xiangchun 37, a spring soybean variety with multiplexed traits of medium maturity period, high yield, and high seed oil content	6
Genome-wide association mapping of resistance to the foliar diseases septoria nodorum blotch and tan spot in a global winter wheat collection	6
Correction to: Genetic dissection of maize disease resistance and its applications in molecular breeding	6
Integrating molecular markers and phenotypic analysis to assess cold tolerance in rice germplasm	6
Identification and fine mapping of qPBR10-1, a novel locus controlling panicle blast resistance in Pigm-containing P/TGMS line	6
The genetic basis of shoot architecture in soybean	6
Genome-wide association study of multiple traits linked to heat tolerance in emmer-derived hexaploid wheat genotypes	6
Identification of an important QTL for seed oil content in soybean	6
Correction to: The pan-NLRome analysis based on 23 genomes reveals the diversity of NLRs in Brassica napus	6
Improvement of the outcrossing ability of CMS lines by pyramiding QTLs for SER	6
Enhancing the blast resistance of an elite thermo-sensitive genic male sterile line (TGMS) Longke638S and its derived hybrid varieties by incorporating Pigm gene	5
Linkage and association mapping of ovule number per ovary (ON) in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)	5
Fine mapping of qPH9, a major quantitative trait locus, responsible for plant height in foxtail millet [Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv.]	5
Deciphering the genetic mechanisms of chilling requirement for bud endodormancy release in deciduous fruit trees	5
Genome-wide association study reveals candidate genes controlling root system architecture under low phosphorus supply at seedling stage in Brassica napus	5
Presence of disease resistance genes in tomato germplasm revealed by gene-based or gene-linked molecular markers	5
The elite variations in germplasms for soybean breeding	5
Multi-omics assists genomic prediction of maize yield with machine learning approaches	5
Meta-QTLs, ortho-MQTLs, and candidate genes for thermotolerance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	5
Effects of the different waxy proteins on starch biosynthesis, starch physicochemical properties and Chinese noodle quality in wheat	5
Genome-Wide Association Study on Cowpea seed coat color using RGB images	5
Map-based cloning reveals Cpgp gene encoding an APRR2 protein to regulate the green fruit peel formation in Cucurbita pepo	5
Single- and multiple-trait quantitative trait locus analyses for seed oil and protein contents of soybean populations with advanced breeding line background	5
Comprehensive evaluation of mapping complex traits in wheat using genome-wide association studies	5
Post-translational cleavage of HMW-GS Dy10 allele improves the cookie-making quality in common wheat (Triticum aestivum)	5
Identification of two plastid transit peptides for construction of pollen-inactivation system in rice	5
Development and marker-trait relationships of functional markers for glutamine synthetase GS1 and GS2 homoeogenes in bread wheat	5
Molecular breeding for improvement of photothermal adaptability in soybean	5
Identification of a new mutant allele of ZmYSL2 that regulates kernel development and nutritional quality in maize	4
WRKY75 regulates anthocyanin accumulation in juvenile citrus tissues	4
Mapping of a soybean rust resistance in PI 594756 at the Rpp1 locus	4
Fine mapping of a novel QTL CsFSG1 for fruit skin gloss in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)	4
RNA-seq profiling of primary calli induced by different media and photoperiods for japonica rice ‘Yunyin’	4
The pan-NLRome analysis based on 23 genomes reveals the diversity of NLRs in Brassica napus	4
Molecular breeding of flower load related traits in dioecious autotetraploid Actinidia arguta	4
Characterization and fine mapping of Double-grain (Dgs) mutant in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]	4
In silico QTL mapping in an oil palm breeding program reveals a quantitative and complex genetic resistance to Ganoderma boninense	4
Identification of novel loci associated with starch content in maize kernels by a genome-wide association study using an enlarged SNP panel	4
Small Auxin Up RNA 56 (SAUR56) regulates heading date in rice	4
Single-trait, multi-locus and multi-trait GWAS using four different models for yield traits in bread wheat	4
Development of white-grained PHS-tolerant wheats with high grain protein and leaf rust resistance	4
Genomic mapping and identification of candidate genes encoding nulliplex-branch trait in sea-island cotton (Gossypium barbadense L.) by multi-omics analysis	4
Correction to: Both overlapping and independent loci underlie seed number per pod and seed weight in Brassica napus by comparative quantitative trait loci analysis	4
Development and characterization of novel Triticum aestivum-Agropyron cristatum 6P Robertsonian translocation lines	4
Generation of parthenocarpic tomato plants in multiple elite cultivars using the CRISPR/Cas9 system	4
BnaC09.tfl1 controls determinate inflorescence trait in Brassica napus	4
Identification and characterization analysis of candidate genes controlling mushroom leaf development in Chinese kale by BSA-seq	4
Superior japonica rice variety YJ144 with improved rice blast resistance, yield, and quality achieved using molecular design and multiple breeding strategies	4
Fine mapping of genes controlling pigment accumulation in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)	4
Plant immunity in soybean: progress, strategies, and perspectives	4
Breeding an early maturing, blast resistance water-saving and drought-resistance rice (WDR) cultivar using marker-assisted selection coupled with rapid generation advance	4
Rapid excavating a FLOWERING LOCUS T-regulator NF-YA using genotyping-by-sequencing	4
Identification of the causal mutation in early heading mutant of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using MutMap approach	4
The TabHLH094–TaMYC8 complex mediates the cadmium response in wheat	4
Combined strategy employing MutMap and RNA-seq reveals genomic regions and genes associated with complete panicle exsertion in rice	4
GhWER controls fiber initiation and early elongation by regulating ethylene signaling pathway in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)	4
Efficient method for generating citrus hybrids with polyembryonic Satsuma mandarin as the female parent	3
Development and application of universal ND-FISH probes for detecting P-genome chromosomes based on Agropyron cristatum transposable elements	3
Meta-analysis reveals consensus genomic regions associated with multiple disease resistance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	3
Genome-wide association study reveals novel genetic loci involved in anaerobic germination tolerance in Indica rice	3
A new strategy for using historical imbalanced yield data to conduct genome-wide association studies and develop genomic prediction models for wheat breeding	3
MdABCI17 acts as a positive regulator to enhance apple resistance to Botryosphaeria dothidea	3
QTL detection and candidate gene identification of qCTB1 for cold tolerance in the Yunnan plateau landrace rice	3
Multispectral-derived genotypic similarities from budget cameras allow grain yield prediction and genomic selection augmentation in single and multi-environment scenarios in spring wheat	3
A novel variation of TaGW2-6B increases grain weight without penalty in grain protein content in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	3
Auxin regulation on crop: from mechanisms to opportunities in soybean breeding	3
Identification and validation of new quantitative trait loci for spike-related traits in two RIL populations	3
Twenty years of mining salt tolerance genes in soybean	3
Two aspartic proteases, BnaAP36s and BnaAP39s, regulate pollen tube guidance in Brassica napus	3
Efficient marker-assisted breeding for clubroot resistance in elite Pol-CMS rapeseed varieties by updating the PbBa8.1 locus	3
OsPGL3A encodes a DYW-type pentatricopeptide repeat protein involved in chloroplast RNA processing and regulated chloroplast development	3
Two QTL regions for spike length showing pleiotropic effects on Fusarium head blight resistance and thousand-grain weight in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	3
Genetic variations in MdSAUR36 participate in the negative regulation of mesocarp cell division and fruit size in Malus species	3
Truncation of the calmodulin binding domain in rice glutamate decarboxylase 4 (OsGAD4) leads to accumulation of γ-aminobutyric acid and confers abiotic stress tolerance in rice seedlings	3
Characterization of the powdery mildew resistance locus in wheat breeding line Jimai 809 and its breeding application	3
GWAS and genomic prediction for pre-harvest sprouting tolerance involving sprouting score and two other related traits in spring wheat	3

QTL mapping for flowering time in a maize-teosinte population under well-watered and water-stressed conditions	3
Genetic dissection of seed appearance quality using recombinant inbred lines in soybean	3
Identification of major genomic regions for soybean seed weight by genome-wide association study	3
Identification and map-based cloning of long glume mutant gene lgm1 in barley	3
A cooking and eating quality evaluating system for whole grain black rice	3
Loss of function of OsL1 gene cause early flowering in rice under short-day conditions	3
Utilization of marker-assisted backcrossing to generate new gynoecious cucumber lines with genetic heritage similar to the indigenous Vietnamese cucumber	3
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the WNK kinase gene family in soybean	3
Functional study and elite haplotype identification of soybean phosphate starvation response transcription factors GmPHR14 and GmPHR32	2
Mapping QTLs for spring green-up, plant vigor, and plant biomass in two lowland switchgrass populations	2
MaGA20ox2f, an OsSD1 homolog, regulates flowering time and fruit yield in banana	2
A pan-genome data structure induced by pooled sequencing facilitates variant mining in heterogeneous germplasm	2
Development and validation of KASP markers for resistance to Phytophthora capsici in Capsicum annuum L	2
Pleiotropic effect analysis and marker development for grain zinc and iron concentrations in spring wheat	2
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated editing of Wx and BADH2 genes created glutinous and aromatic two-line hybrid rice	2
Using genomic selection to correct pedigree errors in kiwiberry breeding	2
Breeding for durable resistance against biotrophic fungal pathogens using transgenes from wheat	2
Analyses of diverse low alkaloid tobacco germplasm identify naturally occurring nucleotide variability contributing to reduced leaf nicotine accumulation	2
Transfer of the high-temperature adult-plant stripe rust resistance gene Yr62 in four Chinese wheat cultivars	2
Polymerization of beneficial plant height QTLs to develop superior lines which can achieving hybrid performance levels	2
Identification of a major QTL and genome-wide epistatic interactions for single vs. paired spikelets in a maize-teosinte F2 population	2
InDel marker development and QTL analysis of agronomic traits in mung bean [Vigna radiate (L.) Wilczek]	2
RNA-seq profiling in leaf tissues of two soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merr.) cultivars that show contrasting responses to drought stress during early developmental stages	2
Introgression of ZmCPK39 in maize hybrids enhances resistance to gray leaf spot disease without compromising yield	2
Introgression of tetraploid Thinopyrum elongatum 6EL segments enhances the stripe rust resistance of adult wheat plants	2
GWAS in tetraploid potato: identification and validation of SNP markers associated with glycoalkaloid content	2
The GmXTH1 gene improves drought stress resistance of soybean seedlings	2
Regulatory network of rice in response to heat stress and its potential application in breeding strategy	2
Mutating BnEOD1s via CRISPR-Cas9 increases the seed size and weight in Brassica napus	2
One hundred single-copy nuclear sequence markers for olive variety identification: a case of fingerprinting database construction in China	2
The genetic editing of GS3 via CRISPR/Cas9 accelerates the breeding of three-line hybrid rice with superior yield and grain quality	2
Implementation of different relationship estimate methodologies in breeding value prediction in kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta)	2
CsKIP1.7A, a gene involved in fruit development, contributes to the yield heterosis formation of hybrid F1 in cucumber	2
Change of soluble acid invertase gene (SAI-1) haplotype in hybrid sorghum breeding program in China	2
The molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis gene, OsCNX1, is essential for seedling development and seed germination in rice	2
Five plants per RIL for phenotyping traits of high or moderate heritability ensure the power of QTL mapping in a rice MAGIC population	2
QTL detection for rice grain storage protein content and genetic effect verifications	2
Identification of QTLs responsible for culturability, and fine-mapping of QTL qCBT9 related to callus browning derived from Dongxiang common wild rice (Oryza rufipogon Griff.)	2
Improving linolenic acid content in rapeseed oil by overexpression of CsFAD2 and CsFAD3 genes	2
An overview of heat stress in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.): effects, mechanisms and diverse molecular breeding approaches for enhancing resilience and productivity	2
Fine mapping of qWCR7, a grain chalkiness QTL in rice	2
Effective strategies for creating self-compatible B. rapa by introgression of mutated SRK and SCR/SP11 genes from B. napus	2
Mapping and candidate gene analysis of QTLs for grain shape in a rice chromosome segment substitution line Z485 and breeding of SSSLs	2
Diversifying maize genomic selection models	2
Genomic selection for morphological and yield-related traits using genome-wide SNPs in oil palm	2